Illumination

/ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of lighting up or providing light; the state of being lit.

The illumination in the gallery highlighted the artwork beautifully.

The expression or explanation of an idea; insight or enlightenment.

The author's insights provided illumination on the complex topic.

Decorative lighting, especially during a festival or celebration.

The city was transformed with the illumination of thousands of lights for the festival.

From Latin 'illuminatio', from 'illuminare' meaning 'to light up'.

lightbulb moment

A sudden realization or insight.

to shed light on

To clarify or provide information about something.

in the spotlight

Being the center of attention.

illuminate

To light up or make something visible.

illuminary

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

luminous

Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.

A moment of clarity or insight, often used informally.

After studying for hours, I finally had an illumination about the math problem.

Bright ideas; innovative thoughts.

During the brainstorming session, a bunch of illuminations came up that changed the project direction.